Propyl alcohol is a clear liquid commonly used as a germ killer (antiseptic). This article discusses poisoning from swallowing propyl alcohol.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientIsopropyl alcohol
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all inclusive.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Propyl alcohol poisoning can be deadly.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.
Propyl alcohol is a clear liquid commonly used as a germ killer (antiseptic). This article discusses poisoning from swallowing propyl alcohol.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientIsopropyl alcohol
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all inclusive.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
Propyl alcohol poisoning is very rarely deadly.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/02/2011
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
That is propyl alcohol. It will react with ethanoic acid (acetic acid) to make propyl ethanoate (propyl acetate).
propyl alcohol
Propyl alcohol is a compound, not an element, and therefore has a formula, not a symbol; its molecular formula is C3H7OH. It has two isomers called "normal" and "iso" propyl alcohols by most American chemists but 1-propanol and 2-propanol internationally or by Americans in formal papers.
All the bonds in isopropyl alcohol are covalent.
1-propanol and ethanoic acid
That is propyl alcohol. It will react with ethanoic acid (acetic acid) to make propyl ethanoate (propyl acetate).
propyl alcohol
Iso-propyl alcohol shows slightly acidic behaviour.
iso-propyl alcohol
Some objects are dissolved in iso-propyl alcohol.
No! Acetic (more properly, Ethyl) Alcohol is C2H5OH but Isopropal Alcohol (a secondary propyl alcohol) is CH3CHOHCH3.
There are three types of alcohols, ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol and methyl alcohol. Ethyl alcohol is the type that is consumed.
Propyl alcohol is a compound, not an element, and therefore has a formula, not a symbol; its molecular formula is C3H7OH. It has two isomers called "normal" and "iso" propyl alcohols by most American chemists but 1-propanol and 2-propanol internationally or by Americans in formal papers.
All the bonds in isopropyl alcohol are covalent.
1-propanol and ethanoic acid
Examples: ethanol, acetone, cyclohexane, cyclohexene, butanol, iso-propyl alcohol.
They have covalent bonds. Probable you think to propyl alcohol.